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Reduced Complications after Arterial Reconnection in a Rat Model of Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
Published on: November 7, 2020
[Liver transplantation in alcoholic cirrhosis: arguments in favor]
1Klinik für Viszerale und Transplantationschirurgie, Inselspital Bern.
Abstract:
Liver transplantation for alcoholic cirrhosis is still controversial, although excellent results have been reported with careful selection of the patients. Less than 10% of candidates for liver transplantation have alcoholic cirrhosis.
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